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Recent Comments

From Eryn T. Krieger
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

She might have actually done BC a huge favour by dragging BC Liberal conservatives into the mud and tearing apart the BC liberal party.

2017/08/02 at 1:58 am

From Om Leaf
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Byeeeeee!

2017/07/31 at 12:53 am

From Teresa Diane Lynde
on
Wildlife feeding can lead to more harm than good

Not to mention that if one sets up a feeding station & regularly feeds deer, it might attract a cougar in to dine on the regulars at the food station.

2017/07/30 at 5:27 am

From Yousuf Khan
on
#BCWildfire fire fighters soon to be relieved with replacement crew

THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY KEEP DOING YOUR THINGS. THANK YOU REALLY APPRECIATED!

2017/07/30 at 2:35 am

From Christian Tatonetti
on
Wildlife feeding can lead to more harm than good

It took me 4 years and a e-mail a week to get work done in the Luxton area. !6 houses flood,everytime it rains due to to improper building of 14. We have two schools in the area and a few children have been killed on this road. There are at least one accident a week on this road…..we have to keep the pressure on.

2017/07/29 at 9:43 pm

From John McCrea
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

She said she wouldn’t resign. Just another one of her lies!

2017/07/29 at 7:28 pm

From Carol Gorman-Holly
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

She must have FGM performed and convert to the Peaceful Ideology, cant call it Religion. Go Kevin J Johnston, you have much support. Ted

2017/07/29 at 10:45 am

From Carol Gorman-Holly
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Amanda Grace McFadyen And Trudeau is in the lead. Ted

2017/07/29 at 2:21 pm

From Matthew Neumann
on
Watch out for motorcyclists, urges ICBC

For those of you shitting on motorcyclists, maybe you should actually click the link and read some of the REAL information rather than deciding you have a hate on for ALL motorcyclists due to a few negative interactions you’ve had. Here, I’ll help you:

“The top contributing factors for drivers who hit motorcycles are distraction/inattention, failing to yield right-of-way and improper turning.”

That’s right…ALL factors where the car driver was to blame.

When you have a negative interaction with someone driving a car on the road, why do you not paint ALL “car drivers” as idiots/assholes, the same way that you do with a “motorcyclist”? Why do so many car drivers get passed by a motorbike and conclude that all motorcyclists are assholes or irresponsible?

The ones behaving poorly stand out. The ones behaving legally, well……you don’t notice. And that’s both WHY you think motorcyclists are assholes (because you’re not even seeing the majority), and also WHY so many car drivers cut off motorcyclists, drive into their lanes, and cut in front of them in intersections.

The worst culprits on the road are by FAR and away those in cars. Cellphone use is absolutely rampant. You see it even more from on a bike, and it’s NOT just young people. Every demographic, no one is paying attention. You know what people on a bike AREN’T doing? Texting and driving. You know what they ARE doing? Paying attention, because our lives depend on it when we’re surrounded by 4000lb tanks whose drivers are checking their fucking facebook feed.

2017/07/29 at 9:27 am

From Reg Todd
on
Watch out for motorcyclists, urges ICBC

Not to mention, but Sooke Road has to be the worse for people crossing the yellow line on left hand bends. It’s so bad that if they were to pupt up a divider I’m sure that there would be a lot of Sooke vehicles all scraped up on the driver’s side.

2017/07/29 at 11:59 pm

From Lynda Danard
on
Watch out for motorcyclists, urges ICBC

Motorcyclist passed me on a double solid line near Otter Point at 11:00 pm. Idiot.

2017/07/29 at 6:37 am

From Lynda Danard
on
Watch out for motorcyclists, urges ICBC

I watch out for everyone. What is YOUR point, SIR??!!

2017/07/29 at 5:23 pm

From Matthew Neumann
on
Watch out for motorcyclists, urges ICBC

And I watched a guy in a Dodge RAM pass a logging truck at about 100km/h on the bridge by the Castle….what’s your point? That you’re NOT going to watch out for the vast majority of law-obeying human beings on two wheeled vehicles?

2017/07/29 at 9:06 am

From Dave Ristau
on
Wildlife feeding can lead to more harm than good

One should never feed the wild life, let mother nature what she needs to do.

2017/07/29 at 6:04 am

From Steve Stone
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

First class Ditch Pig

2017/07/29 at 5:38 am

From Lynda Danard
on
Corridor study of Highway 14 to be concluded this fall

“examining ways to promote greater transit use and encourage more cycling along this route.” More buses. Yay.

2017/07/29 at 3:40 am

From Lynda Danard
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Justin is waiting for her.

2017/07/29 at 3:12 am

From Dan Pudwell
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Good riddance… cant handle a loss, good sport she is

2017/07/29 at 1:25 am

From Dan Pudwell
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

And im sure you do

2017/07/29 at 1:30 am

From Angela Conlin
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Gee, if only you knew everything, which you don’t by the way.

2017/07/29 at 1:28 am

From Andrew
on
FUNDRAISER: Recent fire along Sooke Rd destroyed Judy and Phil's uninsured home

The camper owner probably has no money either to compensate the victims of his carelessness.

2017/07/28 at 6:05 pm

From CharM
on
FUNDRAISER: Recent fire along Sooke Rd destroyed Judy and Phil's uninsured home

Wouldn’t their auto insurance be able cover something? Much the same as a driver who hit a home or business with their vehicle.

2017/07/28 at 7:56 pm

From Linda Wolfe
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

She can’t do that she is needed in bc

2017/07/29 at 1:04 am

From Sarah Marie Todd
on
Watch out for motorcyclists, urges ICBC

Theres people in cars thay drive like assholes, and theres people on bikes that drive like assholes. It’s an even 50/50. Everyone needs to watch out for each other period..

2017/07/29 at 12:38 am

From corrie cullen
on
FUNDRAISER: Recent fire along Sooke Rd destroyed Judy and Phil's uninsured home

why no insurance?

2017/07/28 at 5:28 pm

From Spencer Scott
on
Corridor study of Highway 14 to be concluded this fall

I know I’ll hear about this but a traffic circle would work well there.

2017/07/28 at 11:37 pm

From James Jones
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Can’t come soon enough. Jail her for the thief she is

2017/07/28 at 11:36 pm

From Bob Dowson
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Wish they would all go

2017/07/28 at 11:29 pm

From Bob Dowson
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Joy ThompsonI am sure we could

2017/07/29 at 1:30 pm

From Joy Thompson
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Bob, you and I could def run this country, eh. You take the east and I’ve got the west. 🙂

2017/07/29 at 1:48 am

From Wayne David Penna
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Now arrest her on day she resign for her crimes

2017/07/28 at 11:27 pm

From Angela Conlin
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Time to head back, your day pass is up.

2017/07/29 at 1:27 am

From Joy Thompson
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

YAY! ‘Bye Christie!

2017/07/28 at 11:19 pm

From Katie McLaughlin
on
Watch out for motorcyclists, urges ICBC

I’ll say the same thing here as I did on another news site yesterday. Every single person who drives on the road has a responsibility for road safety, that includes motorcyclists. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve had a motorcycle so close to my bumper that I can’t even see the vehicle, or how many times I’ve had a motorcycle cut in front of me and immediately swerve between lanes, or come up on the shoulder.

There are irresponsible drivers all over, and they drive trucks, motorcycles, SUV’s, cars, scooters, and bikes. Yes we can definitely watch out for motorbikes – but that’s not going to help if that driver isn’t being responsible for his/her own safety too.

2017/07/28 at 10:00 pm

From Helene Harrison
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

bub bye and good riddance, thought she’d hang in til September, sore loser etc hopefully the NDP or Greens will pick up the seat chosen for her after Eby won in Point Grey where she actually lives.

2017/07/28 at 2:35 pm

From Cass Hepburn
on
FUNDRAISER: Recent fire along Sooke Rd destroyed Judy and Phil's uninsured home

What a great idea! I wonder, shouldn’t the owner of the camper also be responsible for starting the fire that destroyed their home?

From Harrison Lansing
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Hello! Climate Change reduce emissions! How about light rapid transit or something similar. Money much better spent than adding to the road. Also the fire could have been avoided by going Kangaroo Road to Sooke Road. There is a need for more information signs letting people know if the road is closed ahead.

2017/07/28 at 1:13 pm

From Dale Welguz
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Good Riddance bitch

2017/07/28 at 8:08 pm

From Heather Phillips
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Not acceptable language in the House or in political debate, Dale Welguz. If we aren’t more thoughtful in political and government debate we can’t solve problems.

2017/07/28 at 8:14 pm

From Heather Phillips
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Not acceptable language, Dale Welguz.

2017/07/28 at 8:07 pm

From Jenny Adams
on
Corridor study of Highway 14 to be concluded this fall

I read, ‘…with new intersection lighting and enhanced signage and delineation.’ To me this could be improved lighting at those intersections i.e.: flashing lights indicating intersection ahead or just more lighting at these junctures perhaps? One thing needed is more designated left turn only lanes as drivers continue to pass on right even though signs say not to. Above all speed limit needs to be enforced, maintaining 60k, safe driving distance etc could go along way to improving safety

2017/07/28 at 7:53 pm

From Betsy Lockwood
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

The demise of LNG was the last straw for her. One can only take so much humiliation

2017/07/28 at 7:19 pm

From Dan Kettle
on
Corridor study of Highway 14 to be concluded this fall

Ya thats what we need.. more lights, just jams things up worse..AARRGGHH!!

2017/07/28 at 7:03 pm

From Joy Scott
on
Corridor study of Highway 14 to be concluded this fall

Hope they consider it with regards to logging trucks, especially out west past Sooke

2017/07/28 at 7:01 pm

From Katie McLaughlin
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Like her and agree with her policies or not, she was a fierce leader.

She never let the constant criticism of her break her down (remember the cleavage drama in the early days?), she always stood behind her controversial decisions and didn’t waiver just to gain support, and she was a strong speaker.

I admire those things in a politician (when balanced) – but it is time for her to let someone else take the reigns, and hopefully unite and refocus the Liberals.

2017/07/28 at 6:59 pm

From Eryn T. Krieger
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

And her friends.

2017/08/02 at 5:11 am

From Eryn T. Krieger
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

It sure paid enough for Christy Clark

2017/08/02 at 5:10 am

From Eryn T. Krieger
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Yeah its so tough having to hand out millions of dollars to your LNG friends and to needlessly destroy hundreds of acres of agricultural land for a dam no one needs.

2017/08/02 at 5:10 am

From Katie McLaughlin
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Personally, I don’t think those groups were much better off under Campbell, or the former NDP government either. Anyway, you’re entitled to your opinion and I can have mine. Public life isn’t an easy one, couldn’t pay me enough to lead a province.

2017/08/02 at 2:21 am

From Eryn T. Krieger
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Yeah… a fierce leader who destroyed the lives of teachers, First Nations communities, differently abled people, children, people living in poverty, children living in poverty, people living with addiction and led a corrupt and criminal government… anyways, yes, she was a fiercely fascist leader…

2017/08/02 at 1:53 am

From Joy Thompson
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Teresa Diane Lynde I don’t agree with her policies at all, but do agree that she held her own with real dignity on a number of occasions; Unfortunately her constant smile made her look like an idiot when discussing really serious issues, like the fentanyl crisis for one.

2017/07/29 at 3:33 pm

From Lindell Smith
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Guess the same can be said about the spineless Green leader making a bed with the enemy.
Christy was a good leader. Her throne speech was her attempt to show BC that even when she agreed to do what the NDP want to do…Horgan was quick to go against her and the policies HE wants to bring in. BC is DOOMED with Horgan and the Green party weasel!

2017/07/29 at 3:02 am

From Teresa Diane Lynde
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Not a fan of the BC Liberal policies & governance, but I agree in this world of women having to ‘out bitch’ men to stay in power positions she held her ground with dignity, kept smiling & was a strong leader & I too respect her for that, but not a fan of her governance. I don’t think we have to fail to recognise a person’s strengths just because they did not win our votes or confidence. Nothing is that black & white, well…except maybe Hitler & Trump…LOL!

2017/07/29 at 1:28 am

From Katie McLaughlin
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Harrison Lansing – there is an entire cabinet and caucus behind her. Surely it wasn’t just Clarke making the decisions. And I did say that it was a disaster.

2017/07/29 at 12:02 am

From Harrison Lansing
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Katie McLaughlin who knows what was behind the turn in policy that led to the throne speech? I’m sorry Katie, but seriously? Do you have an alternate explanation other than “last desperate attempt to hold onto power”?

2017/07/28 at 10:33 pm

From Katie McLaughlin
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

And for the record, I think highly of John Horgan too – so this has nothing to do with her being a Liberal.

2017/07/28 at 9:25 pm

From Katie McLaughlin
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

I’m entitled to my opinion, thank you, and you can have yours. Yes the recent throne speech was a disaster, and who knows what the push was behind the turn in policy. But she spent a number of years in government before that, and I am allowed to reflect on the whole picture.

2017/07/28 at 9:24 pm

From Lee Boyko
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Uhm, her recent throne speech was the complete opposite of what she ran on, all in an effort to keep power… that’s not standing up for her convictions.

2017/07/28 at 8:04 pm

From Christian Tatonetti
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

Let’s wait for the RCMP probe results to emerge first.

2017/07/28 at 7:54 pm

From Sheila Moody Barousky
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

I guess this is her temper tantrum by quiting well good don’t like the woman at all

2017/07/28 at 6:58 pm

From Sherie Welsford
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

2017/07/28 at 6:43 pm

From Diane Wilson
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

This was completely expected. She would actually have to sit more than four days in a session and work for her inflated wage.

2017/07/28 at 6:31 pm

From Christian Tatonetti
on
Christy Clark resigns as Leader of the Liberals, and as MLA

With no private jet nor trips to the Petronas towers to fundraise at taxpayer expense!

2017/07/28 at 7:52 pm

From Michael J Wilson
on
Watch out for motorcyclists, urges ICBC

Hmmm saw yesterday a biker going about 120km before the 4 lanes.

2017/07/28 at 6:17 pm

From Samantha Linton
on
Watch out for motorcyclists, urges ICBC

Happens more often than not. I live on Sooke road near here and the amount of speed demons on bikes is ridiculous.

2017/07/28 at 9:44 pm

From Herb Young
on
Every British Columbia community to benefit from federal Gas Tax Fund transfer

So many choices

2017/07/28 at 12:02 pm

From Ralph Hull
on
Andrew Weaver statement on Pacific Northwest LNG

PERFECT ~ That is exactly right. At some point we must think ahead, to the future, not the past. It is obvious that we must reduce dependence on fossil fuels. SOLAR will be here until the end of the Earth. It is imperative that we think of the bigger box, not even outside of the box. Alberta Tar has an end and we should think ahead, now. Invest in the future, not the past. Tar heads will drag us down and hold us back. Hurry up, get with the program, not the past problem. It doesn’t take much foresight to see the writing on the wall.

2017/07/27 at 11:39 pm

From Zoe Baldwin
on
Extra time needed to travel over the Malahat this summer

I went today with no problems.

2017/07/28 at 6:22 am

From Katie McLaughlin
on
Sentencing judgment of Kenneth Jacob Fenton

These details break my heart…so tragic.

2017/07/28 at 6:13 am

From Heather Phillips
on
West Shore RCMP ask for public's help regarding a fatal motorcycle crash this morning

I don’t know the other driver and I don’t know Annie Craig but condolences to all. And thank you, Annie, from all of us for your example of grace and kindness under such difficult circumstance.

2017/07/27 at 6:30 pm

From Annie Craig
on
West Shore RCMP ask for public's help regarding a fatal motorcycle crash this morning

If you know the other driver who was not seriously injured in this tragedy please send them out condolences. Even though we lost our family member, It wasnt their fault. Their is no blame for them. Theyll live with this tragedy the rest of their lives. Knowing that even though it wasnt their fault, they had a part in the outcome. Breaks my heart for them. Its sooo sad and we’re ao very sorry!!!

2017/07/27 at 5:38 pm

From Kathy Howlett
on
West Shore RCMP ask for public's help regarding a fatal motorcycle crash this morning

Aww…thats very sad 🙁

2017/07/27 at 11:35 pm

From Pearl Read
on
West Shore RCMP ask for public's help regarding a fatal motorcycle crash this morning

OH NO.

2017/07/27 at 11:04 pm

From Roy
on
Concerned citizen triggers Search and Rescue callout for paddle boarders

It would be worthwhile for the 3 paddle boarders to check the Bigwavedave.ca website before they go out again.

2017/07/27 at 3:47 pm

From Ed Helgesen
on
Extra time needed to travel over the Malahat this summer

They should just shut the passing lane down right at the beginning. Don’t even give the option of a passing lane since all northbound traffic merges to one lane at Leigh Rd overpass anyways.

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